Nothing Phone (3) vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 61/100 vs 31/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 30 points (61/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 54
Design 52
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 198g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nothing Phone (3) scores 30 points higher (61/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nothing Phone (3) Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2306162
Geekbench Single 2162
Geekbench Multi 6847
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 194 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
54
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nothing Phone (3)
$799
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (54/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 30 points (61/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.